2007: Pomo Indian Style Seed Beater
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18.10.07: Extracting rhizome fibres from the Lesser cattail Typha angustifolia for cordageWhilst removing the starch from the Lesser cattail, I found the by-product rhizome fibres to be extremly pliable. This led me to question that maybe they could have been used to make string? I could not find any record of this though. The plant grows in water and already has the correct make up to resist rot. So with the combinated ingredients of excitement and experimentation I set about the following: Method:
I believe this plant's fibres would have been used for net making and fishing lines in this way - as the cordage is fantastic. |
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5.2.2008: Alder Alnus glutinosaWhilst working with this species, (the seasoned wood makes for excellent fire by friction material) I questioned why this deciduous species should have cones? The fact that the tree likes its feet in water, and can more often than not be found growing next to streams and rivers, I believe the cones are used as a natural flotation aid to disperse its seeds. |
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February 2008: Mineral ExtractionEvidence to support the ecological value of Brownwich and Chilling from the proposed mineral extraction and landfill - click here to download report »
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